Bill 119 hr 287, also known as the Mobile Retail Unit Act, aims to amend chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, in order to require the Postal Service to utilize a mobile retail unit to offer retail postal services to an area when the local post office is temporarily unable to provide such services. This bill is designed to ensure that individuals in areas without access to a functioning post office can still receive essential postal services.
The Mobile Retail Unit Act would mandate the Postal Service to deploy a mobile retail unit to areas where the post office is temporarily closed or unable to operate. This mobile unit would be equipped to provide a range of retail postal services, such as selling stamps, accepting packages, and assisting customers with their postal needs.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals in rural or underserved areas have continued access to postal services, even when their local post office is temporarily out of service. By utilizing a mobile retail unit, the Postal Service can maintain service levels and meet the needs of customers in these areas.
Overall, the Mobile Retail Unit Act seeks to address the issue of temporary post office closures by providing an alternative solution that ensures individuals can still access essential postal services. This bill aims to improve accessibility and convenience for customers in areas where traditional post office services may be temporarily unavailable.